[Hawaiibadboy]

Thanks for the links.. Close to $200USD for the BT collar sound about right? And $400USD for the headphones?

Yeah, I would think the resale on the IEM should be about $200 here...these ones should go for $50

https://page.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/auction/v552160226

 

[ReaperZzZ]

Yeah, I would think the resale on the IEM should be about $200 here...these ones should go for $50

https://page.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/auction/v552160226

I've got no idea how to order from a Japanese site LOL.

why would that pair go for 50, when resale is approx 200?

I don't mind spending a bit more and buying new personally

 

[ronaldo7messi10]

Hi, im coming from the JVC FX850, any recommendations for an upgrade? Musical preference is hip hop and budget is 300$

 

[talan7]

Hi, im coming from the JVC FX850, any recommendations for an upgrade? Musical preference is hip hop and budget is 300$

If you like the 850 then FW01 would be a nice upgrade

 

[Bleether]

So I saw a review on the Sony MDR EX800ST/ 7550. The reviewer states that these iems are useless for listening on a train or the outdoors because their noise isolation is terrible.

Is this true or is he exaggerating? I plan on using in train and while riding my scooter to work.

 

[alshit]

So I saw a review on the Sony MDR EX800ST/ 7550. The reviewer states that these iems are useless for listening on a train or the outdoors because their noise isolation is terrible.

Is this true or is he exaggerating? I plan on using in train and while riding my scooter to work.

This is true. I have the 7550 and noise isolation for them is less than ideal. I have to crank up the volume to compensate during train rides and it got worse on bus ride. Another thing is wind noises while walking around due to the design. Good thing is the design allows the IEM to have out of head soundstage. This IEM is pretty much for stationary used IMHO.

However, you can do the black tape mod to improve the isolation and get that massive rumbling bass. This is good for outdoor commuting use but I find the bass overwhelming when I sat down in a quiet listening environment.

 

[Bleether]

This is true. I have the 7550 and noise isolation for them is less than ideal. I have to crank up the volume to compensate during train rides and it got worse on bus ride. Another thing is wind noises while walking around due to the design. Good thing is the design allows the IEM to have out of head soundstage. This IEM is pretty much for stationary used IMHO.

Hmmm that’s kinda deal breaker for me unfortunately.... I plan on using iems for on the go situations.... any recommendations for noisy situations?

 

[harishmirror]

Hmmm that’s kinda deal breaker for me unfortunately.... I plan on using iems for on the go situations.... any recommendations for noisy situations?

I dont think you will be able to do an audiophile level listening on the go. Even if the fit was good a noisy background will eventually affect your experience.

There are several to-go bluetooth IEMs / headphones available for commute, with active noise cancellation.

 

[tjdub]

So I've been away for a wile for a wile from this site and my sony 7550 had a tragic accident. I'm looking for some new iems below 500 that compare or best the bass of the 7550 or even better the asg 2.5, any recommendations are greatly appreciated

 

[ReaperZzZ]

I dont think you will be able to do an audiophile level listening on the go. Even if the fit was good a noisy background will eventually affect your experience.

There are several to-go bluetooth IEMs / headphones available for commute, with active noise cancellation.

Such as? I'd still love something good for gym use.. Kinda given up on trying to find the Sony XBA-A3 with Bluetooth adaptor :/

 

[tjdub]

I've been doing some research on hybrid iems but I don't want to be disappointed like I was with the flc8

 

[HerrXRDS]

Any good basshead iem in a Shure/Westone type shell with narrow bore? I have small ears and that's the only shape I found comfortable. Anything like Kings Pro, ZS6 or IT01 becomes unbearable after a while. I am hoping to find something under $200 before I take the CIEM route.

 

[harishmirror]

Such as? I'd still love something good for gym use.. Kinda given up on trying to find the Sony XBA-A3 with Bluetooth adaptor :/

Sony - 1000X

I was in need of a gym earphones, tried them at nearby store it was the best bluetooth experience ever. They were out of budget for the purpose, coz till now I have lost two. Give it a try, you will love it. The noise cancellation is very effective.

If you ask me, XBA-A3 in a gym will be joke.

 

[ReaperZzZ]

Sony - 1000X

I was in need of a gym earphones, tried them at nearby store it was the best bluetooth experience ever. They were out of budget for the purpose, coz till now I have lost two. Give it a try, you will love it. The noise cancellation is very effective.

If you ask me, XBA-A3 in a gym will be joke.

What model exactly? I'm guessing you mean Sony WI-1000X? And what did you like about them.. They're certainly within budget for me.. In fact I'm going to check them out this weekend!

 

[deafdoorknob]

Any good basshead iem in a Shure/Westone type shell with narrow bore? I have small ears and that's the only shape I found comfortable. Anything like Kings Pro, ZS6 or IT01 becomes unbearable after a while. I am hoping to find something under $200 before I take the CIEM route.

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